Subchapter
003
:
COMMISSIONERS AND DIRECTORS

(1) Transfer
classified positions within or between divisions subject only to State laws and
regulations.

(2) Cooperate
with the appropriate federal agencies and administer federal funds in support
of programs within the department.

(3) Submit
plans and reports, and in other respects comply with federal law and
regulations which pertain to programs administered by the department.

(4) Adopt
rules for the internal administration of the department and its programs.

(5) Appoint a
deputy commissioner. All such appointments shall be in writing and recorded in
the Office of the Secretary of State. In case a vacancy occurs in the office of
a commissioner, or the commissioner is absent, his or her deputy shall assume
and discharge the duties of office until the vacancy is filled, or the
commissioner returns.

(6) Create
such advisory councils or committees as he or she deems necessary within the
department, and appoint their members, for a term not exceeding his or hers.

(7) Provide
training and instruction for any employees of the department, at the expense of
the department, in educational institutions or other places.